CVE-2010-2742

CVE-2010-2742 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2003 Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 30% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

The Netlogon RPC Service in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 and Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, when the domain controller role is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and reboot) via a crafted RPC packet, aka "Netlogon RPC Null dereference DOS Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2742?
The Netlogon RPC Service in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 and Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, when the domain controller role is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and reboot) via a crafted RPC packet, aka "Netlogon RPC Null dereference DOS Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2010-2742?
CVE-2010-2742 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-2742 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2742?
CVE-2010-2742 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2003 Server. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2742?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-2742 published?
CVE-2010-2742 was published on 2010-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

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